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Fred Holmes

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Fred Holmes is best known as a writer and director of films and television, working primarily in family films and children’s television. His work can be seen on Mary Lou Retton’s FLIP FLOP SHOP, BARNEY & FRIENDS, WISHBONE, HORSELAND, IN SEARCH OF THE HEROES, and many other shows, for which he has won two Emmys and three CINE Golden Eagles, among numerous other awards. He has also directed three feature films: DAKOTA, starring Lou Diamond Phillips, distributed by Miramax; HARLEY, starring Lou Diamond Phillips, distributed by Lionsgate; and HEART LAND, a Bollywood feature film shot on location in India, starring Prem Chopra and Divya Dutta. He lives with his wife and son in the southwest United States, and can be found online at www.flholmes. ...more

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Fred Holmes First I take a break and do something completely different. By the end of that break, more often than not, an idea has popped into my head. If not, I …moreFirst I take a break and do something completely different. By the end of that break, more often than not, an idea has popped into my head. If not, I force myself to skip over the troubled area and move to a different part of the book.(less)
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MY HEART WILL GO ON...but what about Jack's?

Ever seen the movie, TITANIC? Most people have, but I confess I'm not a fan. In my opinion, Cameron is a great technician, but a lousy writer. His dialog is laughable and his characters cliches. Maybe I'm becoming cynical in my old age but remember when Rose was floating on a door after the sinking, clutching poor Jack's hand? Did she insist they take turns lying on the door? Nah, not courageous R Read more of this blog post »
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Fred Majenta wrote: "Hello, Fred! Thank you for contacting me! Congratulations on your book. I hope you are well and having a good week so far. Happy reading, writing, and everything else. Blessings!

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Thanks Majenta! I noticed your currently reading HIDDEN FIGURES. I loved the movie and was interested in reading the book. What have you thought about it so far?


Majenta Hello, Fred! Thank you for contacting me! Congratulations on your book. I hope you are well and having a good week so far. Happy reading, writing, and everything else. Blessings!

Best wishes from Majenta


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